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YAK ABOUT TODAY

by David Yakir

The Yak About Today broadcasts deliver on-air and online conversations, interviews and stories engaging the Baby Boomer Generation and beyond with discussions, tips and information. Hosted by an authentic conversationalist, intuitive listener and a boomer himself, David Yakir brings a genuine, down to earth and disarming personality that talks with his audience without talking at them. #David_Yakir shares #Engagement, #Education, #Enjoyment & #Empowerment on-air and online for the #BabyBoomer Generation delivered with #humor, #wit and #thought. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

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  1. Ask Chef Dennis Littley

    Dennis Littley is the founder and CEO of Ask Chef Dennis Productions where he runs one of the most successful food blogs in the world. With over one million followers on social media and almost 10 million page views annually, he has built a loyal following that use his recipes and cooking tips in...

  2. Yak About Today in Film with Susan Keller Horn and David Yakir April 14 2022

    Joining David Yakir is Susan Keller Horn - Co-founder of the Vero Beach Film Festival. In the first of the video live format, David and Susan chat with Rob and Steve Waldman whose father created Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman and Kaspar the Friendly Ghost. Also director Jada poon on her new short...

  3. April 9 2022 The first Yak About Today with Susan Horn co-founder of The Vero Beach Film Festival

    David and Susan Horn talk about the upcoming Vero Beach Film Festival Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  4. David and Xaque Talk Oscars - March 23

    David is joined by Xaque Gruber to discuss the Vero Beach Film Festival and this weekend’s Oscar Party being held in one of the beautiful homes in Vero Beach to raise funds for this year’s upcoming film festival. Xaque, an Academy Award voter also discusses some of this years nominees, as well as…

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  5. A look back at yak about today - January 9 2022

    David rings in the New Year and Season 9 with an nostalgic essay on the generation we grew up in, followed by a retrospective of the past eight seasons of “Yak About Today”, from the original Tech format through the interviews with authors and experts on topic of interest to the Baby Boomer...

  6. The Vero Beach Film Festival and Film Maker Xaque Gruber

    Join David as he kicks off Season 8 of Yak About Today with a focus on his new role as chairman of The Vero Beach Festival. Today's guest is filmmaker, writer and artist, Xaque Gruber who discusses his work, including Dynasty Reunion, Michael Jackson Memorial and various award shows, plus his...

  7. Chronological Age vs. Biological Age. Some Seriously Silly Questions

    David and Matt discuss the difference between chronological and biological age. Athletes like Tom Brady, politicians such as President Biden and musicians like Bob Dylan illustrate how we can stay younger than our calendar age would lead one to believe. And David poses listener questions to both...

  8. David chats with Matt Grant about Pride Month and his own Story

    David is joined by Matt Grant for a discussion of Pride Month focusing on David's own coming out period from the Stonewall Riot in New York City through the "gay plague" of AIDS that brought the party life to a halt in the 1980's. The discussion turns to the positive impact of activism in the gay...

  9. 3 Great Old Science-Fiction Films, Apple air tags, can we really get rid of our scars?

    David discusses varied topics this week, beginning with a response to a listener email regarding his favorite science fiction films. Other topics are the new Apple products introduced, including one of special interest to David, called Air tags using new wireless technology to track objects...

  10. "You Lead" Minter Dial details his vision of a new kind of leadership based on personality and authenticity

    David's guest is author Minter Dial discussing his new book, "You Lead". Minter details his vision of a new kind of leadership based on personality and authenticity. He tells us how a leader needs to do the hard work up front to create a realistic vision of who he wants to become to gain the…

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  11. Questions, and more questions.

    Today David answers randomly selected listener questions, including how he incorporates technology into his everyday routine from turning on the coffee maker with his iPad while still in bed in the morning to the apps and programs that he uses for business, news and entertainment throughout the...

  12. What is NFT? Private Browsing and Coupon Clipping

    We begin this week with David telling us about his taking a nostalgic walking jog listening to the music of his youth on his headphones and how the music and the memories inspired a brisk healthy walking jog. We then learn what an NFT is and how it protects unique digital data. Next we discover…

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  13. Embarrassed? David Reads from the AARP Magazines!

    David rediscovers reading printed material which reminds him of his days reading the Sunday New York Times. He shares with us the latest edition of AARP magazine with advice and tips that we can all benefit from. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  14. David is interviewed by Matt Grant about his meeting with Prince Philip - Not Edited long version.

    This week, David is interviewed by Matt Grant as he describes his meeting with His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip at a garden reception at Buckingham Palace in the late 1990's. Prince Phillip arranged the meeting with David as he wanted to learn about the phenomenon of the Internet from one of…

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  15. David Yakir is Interviewed by Matt Grant about his meeting with Prince Philip.

    This week, David is interviewed by Matt Grant as he describes his meeting with His Royal Highness, Prince Phillip at a garden reception at Buckingham Palace in the late 1990's. Prince Phillip arranged the meeting with David as he wanted to learn about the phenomenon of the Internet from one of…

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  16. Next Door and how the community came together to answer a tech question

    David reveals that he is an "apple fan boy" and how the apple watch is his go to health and exercise app which leads to a discussion of calories and how a tried and true diet from the past may be the best one of the present. We also learn how our pay subscriptions can add up each month and how an...

  17. I’m an Apple Fan Boy, Counting Caloires, TrueBill and Subscriptions

    David reveals that he is an "apple fan boy" and how the apple watch is his go to health and exercise app which leads to a discussion of calories and how a tried and true diet from the past may be the best one of the present. We also learn how our pay subscriptions can add up each month and how an...

  18. Tech Answers, Favorite IOT, Fax Machines, Streaming Services

    Another “Yak About Today in Tech” David answers listeners questions this week and covers topics including using a programmable outlet to brew your morning coffee, how you like it and when you want it. He also tells us how learning to use a fax machine while a young temp typist lead to his...

  19. Selecting A New TV. Sony, Samsung Or A TCL

    Today's program is a tutorial on purchasing televisions from name brands to lesser known brands that may be more affordable and offer exactly what we are looking or. David also previews a future episode on understanding and managing bill paying. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  20. You Lead". Minter Dial details his vision of a new kind of leadership based on personality and authenticity

    David's guest is author Minter Dial discussing his new book, "You Lead". Minter details his vision of a new kind of leadership based on personality and authenticity. He tells us how a leader needs to do the hard work up front to create a realistic vision of who he wants to become to gain the…

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  21. Oh my my wireless printer, From Tech to Radio to Podcasting, The iPad, the Ultimate Computer

    David helps a neighbor with a printer and learns that he doesn't know as much as he had thought but manages to get the job done. We learn about David's earliest roots in radio and technology going back to Junior High School with a transistor radio and a tape recorder. And later during his college...

  22. Don’t Talk Down To Me! What if I die? The Outlander.

    This week David shares and mocks, a condescending article that was sent to him with a dramatic reading, complete with old time music of, "How to become tech savvy seniors in ten days", although he does find a few useful resources in the article. Later we learn how in some relationships one…

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  23. Come Wog with me! Robert Kennedy Jr. Banned from Twitter! And Some Questions Answered!

    David starts this week describing how his two years of "wogging", (walk/jogging) has improved his health and invites listeners in the Vero Beach area to join him for a "group wog". We learn the latest news of the week in tech including a cat story on Zoom, and how Instagram banned a famous name…

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  24. Why Are We So Averse to change, Jeffrey Ginsberg - Hearing Aid’s are Only The Beginning

    David begins this week by asking the 1946-1964 baby boomer generation the provocative question, "Why are you averse to change and learning technology?" We learn some shortcuts in using our computer browsers to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine, and to not to be afraid of Alexa, Siri, and Google...

  25. Tech Answers, Favorite IOT, Fax Machines, Streaming Services

    David answers listeners questions this week and covers topics including using a programmable outlet to brew your morning coffee, how you like it and when you want it. He also tells us how learning to use a fax machine while a young temp typist lead to his fascination with computers as well as a...

  26. Vaccine Rollout, WiFi Calling, Your Being Followed

    David starts with the subject that is on most folks minds this week, which is navigating the websites to get signed up for the COVID vaccine . On "Tips & Yak Tricks" we learn how to use our smartphones for Wi-Fi Calling, and we discover how pervasive data gathering is and how to turn off location...

  27. While Yak About Today is on Hiatus - We bring you the New I Heart Radio Show "Yak About Today in Tech"

    David kicks off a new season of Yak About Today in Tech, teaching the wiser generation to become more savvy in tech. We learn to not be afraid of technology and to understand that it is like driving a car. We don't need to know how to repair our cars to drive them, and we don't need to know how…

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  28. David and Stephanie Tell Thanksgiving Stories

    David and Stephanie Tell Thanksgiving Stories. The good, the bad, the funny, the emotional. And looking past this year to the Thanksgiving we hope for in the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  29. Post Election Stress, The Year 2008, David was a Poll Watcher

    This weeks show was recorded a few days after the election and David & Stephanie discuss post election stress and try to put it all in perspective. They both conclude that whichever way the results fall, "It's going to be alright". Stephanie discusses gender roles throughout history from ancient...

  30. Are the Wiser and More Mature of us all successful, The decade 1975-1985, Stephanie Shares here lifetime love of Poetry.

    Stephanie & David's conversation this week ranges from baby boomers who are not all at a place that they had envisioned, a discussion of the cultural, newsworthy events and musical highlights of the decade of 1975-1985 to Stephanie sharing her lifetime love of poetry featuring a current poet she...

  31. Stop this Political Anxiety, TheDecade 1965-1975 and Stephanie is Positive About our Future

    With this week's show being just a few days before the election, both Stephanie and David have decided that it is time to disengage from the constant political anxiety. David discusses being a poll watcher in his community during the early voting and Stephanie has decided to get involved in local...

  32. Stephers Halloween, David talksTech, and the Year 2000

    This week's conversation begins with Stephanie telling David about her pre-Halloween fun experience of socially distancing with friends on paddle boats all wearing witches hats, around Lake Austin, which leads to a discussion of retail stores pushing holiday decorations earlier and earlier each...

  33. Political Exhaustion, TheYear 1978, How filling a Pill boxTells Time

    This week's ongoing conversation between two friends begins with David and Stephanie discussing their exhaustion with current politics, and how the early voting has finally begun as the political season draws to a close. The look back is to 1978, the start of video games, and an early version of...

  34. A birthday, Social Media, 1933 Germany and 1975

    This week, David celebrates a big birthday and Stephanie thinks that David may have stumbled upon the secret to aging well. The discussion turns to a re-examination of social media after Stephanie gets locked out of Instagram and decides to take a break. The year is 1979, the introduction of the...

  35. Culture or No Culture,The Year 1974, Who is Mr. Sheets

    Here you go: Today's never ending conversation starts with David and Stephanie both agreeing that they had good weeks when not watching or reading the news on a daily basis. David laments how the pandemic has forced the cancellation of performing arts in New York City and elsewhere. Today's look...

  36. Climate Change, 1946 and David doesn't Know What To Do with Himself!

    David and Stephanie talk about the fires in Oregon and the underlying issue of climate change, and how both sides of the political spectrum should listen to each other. The year is 1946 at the beginning of the the baby boomer generation, a year that introduced the bikini, UNICEF, Tupperware and...

  37. Stressed Out by the Political Crisis and Health Crisis?, 1977, Ethel Merman Tells David he's a Star

    Today's conversation begins with David and Stephanie sharing their frustration of being stressed out by both the health crisis and the political climate, and the lack of civility. Stephanie proposes a re-imagination of the drive-in of her youth as a venue for concerts, while keeping our social...

  38. One Diverse Convention the other..., the Year 1968, Stepher's Finds A Ray of Sunshine in today's Environment

    This week’s conversation begins with David and Stephanie agreeing that the Democratic Convention was a success with many well-delivered speeches, highlighted by those of former president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama. David discusses the importance of exercise, particularly during the...

  39. Shirley Chisholm, 1984 and The Box that had David's Life

    Shirley Chisholm, 1984 and The Box that had David's Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  40. Senior's Are Lonelier than Ever. The Year is 1975 And Stephanie on forgiving, healing and new awakenings.

    Stephanie and David's journey today starts with the a discussion about the ramifications of dealing with isolation in the COVID era we live in today. The look back this week is to 1975, the year of mood rings, eight tracks, discos and the music of Paul Simon and & The Captain & Tennille. It was...

  41. 9 - Who is Sadio Manet, TheYear 1965, And aren't Liberals more pro-life?

    Who is Sadio Manet, TheYear 1965, And aren't Liberals more pro-life? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  42. 8 - Stepher's Feels a Bit Down; TheYear 1982, David's Been Thinking about What he was Thinking About.

    Stepher's Feels a Bit Down; TheYear 1982, David's Been Thinking about What he was Thinking About. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  43. 7 - The American Flag and Wearing Masks, The Year is 2014 And Stephanie Ends on a HIgh Note

    a great current event this week because. I am so wanting good news. I am so hungry for the positive, and I found this fabulous news story about a guy that you may not know. His name is Satio Monet and he's from Senegal. Now, I'd never heard of his name, but he's a socket player for player. he's...

  44. 6 - The Arts have disappeared from our papers. The year is 1995, How will young people look back on this time - how will we re-imagine life

    The year is 1995, the decade The OJ trial of the century led the news. David and Stephanie share their experiences. It was the decade of Tech wealth Steph takes a look back how we celebrated special events as children and how young people today are experiencing their special events in times of…

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  45. 5 - Why Not Wear A Mask . What is Ageism all About and is it warranted. The Year 1978 - All This and More with Stephanie Raffelock and David

    We begin with Stephanies' discussion about "Wearing the Mask" - Why has this been politicized? Is freedom really the thinking behind not wearing the mask? David has an interesting take on Ageism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  46. 4 - The Supreme Court rules on LGTBQ+ right and DACA and What was it about 1972

    The Supreme Court and title 7. An LGTBQ+ win and Dreamers get a reprieve. What happened and where were we in #1972 ? Stephanie and David talk among themselves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

  47. 3 - Stephanie and David Talk Lebron James - What happened in 1956, When do we get old

    Stephanie talks transformation and #Lebron_James and his new program to educate the population on voting rights. We share our experiences in the year 1956.When do we get old. Old is old when you decide you have to look young. Tell me something good! Become a supporter of this podcast:...

  48. 2 - David and Stephanie Talk: The Economy is Open and We Aren't Taking Precautions, Tell Us About The Year 1963, and Suffering Loss

    In a world that is suffering its first major pandemic in over 100 years, why are some people not taking it seriously and taking the precautions that could save thousands of lives. David and Stephanie take a stab at the year 1963. Check it out. Stephanie lost her dog, What loss can teac Become a...

  49. 1 - Yak About Today Introduces Episode 1 of "4664 The Years That Made Today"

    In 1946 as the generation called the “greatest. began to settle down after the war, they began to produce the next generation, that which we call baby boomers. Both these generations lived/live a rich and full life, one that has been reinvented many times over. Against a backdrop of social and...

  50. Christina Luna interviews Dr. Susheer Gandotra about Covid-19 - English and Spanish

    THANKS FOR LISTENING - YAK HERE. TODAY WE HAVE THE PLEASURE OF WELCOMING CHRISTINA LUNA OF CAFE CON CHRISTINA AS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE Podgeist Network FAMILY PRODUCERS OF THIS VERY SHOW - AS SHE SPEAKS WITH DR. SUSHEER GANDOTRA ABOUT THE COVAD-19 VIRUS. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Yak About Today broadcasts deliver on-air and online conversations, interviews and stories engaging the Baby Boomer Generation and beyond with discussions, tips and information.

Hosted by an authentic conversationalist, intuitive listener and a boomer himself, David Yakir brings a genuine, down to earth and disarming personality that talks with his audience without talking at them.

#David_Yakir shares #Engagement, #Education, #Enjoyment & #Empowerment on-air and online for the #BabyBoomer Generation delivered with #humor, #wit and #thought.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/yak-about-today--4803977/support.

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